Donald Trump says Venezuela crisis a `disgrace to humanity`
Venezuelan people suffering from a collapsing economy brought about by their government`s mismanagement.
May 19, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
More protests planned in Venezuela as death toll reaches 32
University students in Venezuela will lead a fresh round of marches against President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, a day after police fired tear gas and protesters hurled Molotov cocktails in rallies against his plan to rewrite the constitution.
May 04, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro calls for new constitution
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday called for the creation of a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution.
May 02, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Third person killed in Venezuela protests: Government
A third person, a man, was killed Monday raising the number of people killed in three weeks of massive demonstrations to 24, state television reported.
Apr 25, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Death toll spikes to 20 in Venezuela protests
The death toll in three weeks of violence at anti-government protests in Venezuela jumped to 20 people Friday after a night of clashes and pillaging left 12 people dead in Caracas.
Apr 22, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Seeking to keep up pressure, Venezuela opposition plans more protests; toll rises to 9
Maduro critics increasingly doubt that the ruling Socialist Party, which was soundly defeated in 2015 legislative elections, will allow for free and fair elections.
Apr 21, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Armed gangs attack Venezuelan maternity hospital: Government
Armed gangs attacked a Venezuelan hospital where 54 children were housed on Friday.
Apr 21, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
DNA: Venezuela is facing political and economic crisis - Watch video to know why
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro`s opponents took to the streets Thursday, upping the ante after deadly clashes in the beleaguered oil-rich nation.
Apr 21, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Venezuela protests spread to poor areas, two more deaths amid unrest
Venezuelans in poor areas blocked streets and lit fires during scattered protests across the country on Tuesday night, and two people were killed during the growing unrest in the midst of a crippling economic crisis.
Apr 13, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Venezuela court drops bid to strip congress of power
Venezuela's Supreme Court today abandoned measures to seize power from the opposition-controlled legislature after the moves drew international condemnation and raised pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Apr 01, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Nations urge Venezuela on elections, warn of diplomatic 'last resort'
A group of 14 nations on Thursday urged Venezuela to hold elections and release "political prisoners," in a joint statement that kept open the option of seeking to suspend the South American country from the Organization of American States.
Mar 24, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Venezuela to withdraw troops after Colombia border crossing
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will withdraw troops from Colombia`s side of the two countries` border, after his soldiers set up camp in the neighboring country, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on Thursday.
Mar 24, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Donald Trump calls for release of Venezuela opposition leader
Leopoldo Lopez, the founder of Popular Will, is serving a 14-year prison term on charges of inciting unrest at anti-government protests that left 43 people dead in 2014.
Feb 16, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
Donald Trump can't be worse than Obama: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said "we have to wait" to see how US President-elect Donald Trump performs in the White House and that he did not think he could be "worse" than his outgoing American counterpart Barack Obama.
Jan 17, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Venezuela President threatens opposition over 'coup'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has threatened his opponents would face "consequences" for their latest efforts to oust him, reviving his claim that he was the victim of a "coup" attempt.
Jan 11, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Over 70,000 people visit Fidel Castro's tomb in a month
About 70,000 people have visited Cuban leader Fidel Castro`s tomb in the city of Santiago de Cuba over the past month since his interment.
Jan 08, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
Demonetisation: Venezuela cash crisis leads to loot, protests
Desperate Venezuelans looted delivery trucks and clashed with police Friday as a botched plan to introduce new banknotes left people without cash -- the latest shortage in a spiraling economic crisis.
Dec 17, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Venezuela extends border closing with Colombia, Brazil
Venezuela extended the closure of its borders with Colombia and Brazil for another 72 hours as part of a drive to fight what it calls criminals hoarding 100-bolivar banknotes.
Dec 16, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Demonetisation: After India, it's Venezuela's turn for note ban to fight black money
Weeks after India tried its hands at the demonetisation exercise, Venezuela banned use of 100-bolivar bills, the highest denomination in the local currency, which will lose their value and be removed from circulation on Thursday by order of President Nicolas Maduro.
Dec 14, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Venezuela closes border with Colombia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the closure of Venezuelan border with Colombia for 72 hours till Thursday to deal with the "mafias" operating and smuggling out Venezuelan currency.
Dec 13, 2016, 10:04 AM IST
